Urinary Incontinence in Older Men

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Pages 38 - 45

Authors:

Michael Srulevich, DO, MPH, and Anita Chopra, MD

Author Affiliations:

Dr. Srulevich is a faculty member, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA.

Dr. Chopra is Professor of Medicine, Director of Education and Clinical Programs, New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ.

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